Conferences
Take a look at the conferences we have run and are a part of. We're passionate about spreading the word of inclusive practice.
Upcoming Conference Dates and Information
We love connecting with school leaders and inclusion professionals at conferences around the world throughout the year, where our team deliver sessions on building inclusive schools. You can often find us at our IQM stand to learn more about the Inclusive School Award journey.
Any upcoming conferences and session booking links can be found below.
TES SEND Show Friday Morning Workshop: Setting up a school-based additional needs unit/provision
📅 Friday 10th October 2025
🕒 10:00am – 12:30pm
TES SEND Show Friday Afternoon Workshop: Setting up a school-based additional needs unit/provision
📅 Friday 10th October 2025
🕒 1:30pm – 4:00pm
TES SEND Show Saturday Morning Workshop: Using AI as a tool to reduce workload
📅 Saturday 11th October 2025
🕒 10:00am – 12:30pm
TES SEND Show Saturday Afternoon Workshop: Using AI as a tool to reduce workload
📅 Saturday 11th October 2025
🕒 1:30pm – 4:00pm
The Inclusive Education Conference 2025
In 2025, IQM proudly partnered with the University of Sunderland to deliver the Inclusive Education Conference. A landmark event dedicated to advancing inclusive practice in schools. This exceptional day was packed with thought-provoking talks from leading keynote speakers, including Pete Hines OBE, Jon Tait, and Steve Waters, who shared invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of inclusion within education.
Attendees not only enjoyed inspirational sessions but also explored an exhibition space featuring over 20 organisations offering innovative programmes, products, and services to support children in schools.
From practical classroom solutions to whole-school approaches, the event showcased the very best resources available to help educators create truly inclusive environments. Our team worked tirelessly to ensure the North of England had a strong voice in the national conversation around school inclusion, and the feedback from delegates reflected the energy, passion, and commitment of the day.
Inclusive practice experts in one place
Watch our video to see how the conference explored what inclusion looks like across the education and healthcare systems that children interact with in the UK.
International Conferences
IQM also travels to international education conferences, including GESS in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, to share expertise and learn from global leaders in inclusion.
TES SEND
Conference
We are excited to continue our work with educators at events like the TES SEND Conference 2025, where IQM will showcase new initiatives and resources designed to strengthen inclusive practice in schools.
If you'd like us to attend your education or SEND conference as a guest speaker, get in touch with our team today.
Don't just take our word for it
Working with IQM has shown us how far we've come and how much more we can grow.
Sarra Ben Ammar, Principal, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awal School, Abu Dhabi
Since our whole school community embarked upon our IQM journey from September 2023, inclusion, equality, embracing diversity and equity has become THE driving force that is central to all aspects of our school improvement.
Chris Davey, Executive Headteacher, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
The word inclusion is used lots, and quite rightly so, but actually when you really unpick the layers of what inclusion means, I think the IQM audit is a really valuable tool to help you look at what strengths you have and ways forward.
Headteacher, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Wirral
The IQM has given practitioners at our resource provision a chance to reflect on what they are doing and make adjustments as needed. It also gives families and carers reassurance of the inclusive practice at the setting.
Mike Stapleton-Chambers, Head of Service, Deliver Better Values initiative at Halton Borough Council
Our journey with the Inclusion Quality Mark has been a powerful reflection of how far we've come, a celebration of our collective efforts, and the inclusive culture we've built together.
Esraa Jararaa, Head of Inclusion, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awal School, Abu Dhabi
Being part of the cluster group is really important because people from other IQM Centres of Excellence and Flagship schools across the North West have come to our school and it's all about sharing best practice.
Chris Davey, Executive Headteacher, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
At our school, inclusion isn't a policy or provision, it's a belief that every child belongs, every identity matters, and every learner shapes who we are and adds meaning to our community
Sarra Ben Ammar, Principal, Khalifa Bin Zaye Al Awal School, Abu Dhabi
It was very clear from the outset that those [assessment] days were there for us to celebrate and showcase all that we've achieved as a school.
Chris Davey, Executive Headteacher, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
Inclusive education begins with the belief that every learner matters—and thrives when we teach not just to the class, but to each child within it.
Mike Stapleton-Chambers, Head of Service, Deliver Better Values initiative at Halton Borough Council
Inclusion starts and ends with culture. Building a culture that skyrockets children's self-esteem and motivation is like crafting the perfect recipe
Christopher Nourse, Executive Principal, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awal School, Abu Dhabi
Being part of the cluster group is really important because people from other IQM Centres of Excellence and Flagship schools across the North West have come to our school and it’s all about sharing best practice.
Chris Davey, Executive Headteacher, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
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The only national award for inclusion in the UK, IQM has been committed to recognising exemplary inclusive schools for over 20 years and in over 20 countries around the world. The three awards allow schools and organisations to dcelebrate their inclusive practice against nationally recognised framework.
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